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Germany’s Commitment to the Social Market Economy Tested by Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Germany’s government is confronting a fresh test of its commitment to the social market economy as …

Germany Debate Escalates Over Proposal for New Debt Amid Energy Shock SPD lawmaker Matthias Miersch raises prospect of new debt to avert economic collapse; CDU and CSU oppose the move …

Saxony premier warns of economic “spiral” as AfD support grows Saxony minister-president warns Germany risks an economic “spiral” and rising AfD support unless policymakers act decisively on energy costs, public …

CDU Economic Council survey finds 96% of member firms say coalition reforms are ‘too slow’ CDU Economic Council survey shows 96% of member companies call the coalition’s reform pace ‘too …

Greens and CDU Report Progress in Baden-Württemberg Coalition Talks Greens and CDU report progress in coalition talks in Baden-Württemberg but warn tight budgets and remaining policy differences must be resolved …

AfD and Business Cooperation Take Center Stage in Uckermark Landrat Race AfD and business cooperation dominate Uckermark’s landrat race as Felix Teichner challenges incumbent Karina Dörk, spotlighting jobs, energy and …

New CDU MPs Push for Pay Restraint and Faster Reforms after First Year in the Bundestag New CDU MPs, nearly a third of the Union faction, pressed for pay restraint, …

Warken’s statutory health insurance reform sparks coalition rift over funding Germany’s health insurance reform plan by Health Minister Warken has exposed deep divisions in the governing coalition, with the CSU …

Green–CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg launches formal talks, eyes Ö zdemir vote on May 13 Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg begin coalition talks on April 15, 2026, with a 48-point plan …